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Case study · MSHA Record #220023050036

Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech fatality

October 24, 2002 at 1:00 PM
Foreman Quarry & Plant · Ash Grove Cement Company · Little River County, AR
Investigator narrative
EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSFERRING FUEL WHEN THERE WAS A FAILURE OF A PUMP CAUSING A FIRE.
Record details
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Activity at time
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Source of injury
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Total mining experience
2.57 years
Experience at this mine
2.57 years
Experience in this job
0.67 years
Mine type
Facility
Sector
Metal/Nonmetal
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) public records · Document 220023050036 · Mine ID 0300256
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